Dominic Ferry, 12, right, and his mother were once victims of domestic violence. His grandfather, Don Ferry, left, rescued his grandson and his daughter from domestic violence when Dominic was 2, and have been helping other victims since. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) POLAND — When he was younger, Dominic Ferry he saw his mother get punched […]
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Auburn man found guilty in federal court of having gun
PORTLAND — An Auburn man was convicted Wednesday in federal court on a gun charge after a domestic violence conviction. Willie Richard Minor, 58, was found guilty of possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence after a two-day trial in U.S. District Court in Portland, according to […]
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Phillips man pleads guilty to assaulting partner
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man pleaded guilty Thursday to hitting his domestic partner’s head against a wall and choking her Feb. 4 at a residence they shared in Wilton. Joel Thompson, 43, entered guilty pleas to a Class B charge of aggravated assault and a Class D charge of domestic violence assault in Franklin County […]
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Domestic violence linked to shootings
In the wake of prevalent mass shootings in this country, we all too often hear sentiments that suggest that now is not the time for change or discussion. It’s too soon. Not the right time. That now is the time for thoughts and prayers. And although time for mourning and reflection and remembering those who […]
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Military must help to deny guns to domestic abusers
The following editorial appears on Bloomberg View: America’s extraordinary gun violence is enabled by a lack of both laws and responsibility. In a small but significant way, bipartisan legislation proposed by Sens. Jeff Flake and Martin Heinrich seeks to address both failings. A record of domestic violence is a frequent denominator in cases of gun […]
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Would electronic monitoring of Robert Burton have prevented Stephanie Gebo’s death?
Robert Burton, center, listens to the guilty verdicts being read alongside his attorneys, Zachary Brandmeir, left, and Hunter Tzovarras, at Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Robert Burton’s history of domestic violence officially began in July 2000 when he reportedly used duct tape on the wrists and mouth of a girlfriend […]
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Farmington man faces domestic violence charges
FARMINGTON — A Farmington man was charged with domestic violence and endangering the welfare of a child, after police responded to a 911 hangup call late Saturday on Dutch Drive, according to police reports. There was a child in the residence, police secretary Bonnie Pomeroy said Monday reading from officers’ reports. When police arrived they […]
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Domestic violence vigil held in Lewiston and Auburn
Melissa Stevens of Lewiston center, is comforted by her daughter, Angelina McHenry, 12, Monday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston as they listen to stories about domestic violence. Stevens, a survivor of domestic violence, and several dozen other survivors, officials and supporters gathered at Festival Plaza in Auburn where several speakers addressed the crowd […]
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Friends to hold vigil for Jay woman killed in home
LIVERMORE FALLS — Friends of Wendy Douglass will hold a candle light vigil on Sunday night to help them “honor and remember” their friend “who lost her life to domestic violence” on Tuesday. The vigil will start at 8 p.m. at Food City, where Douglass’ worked as produce manager, on Main Street/Route 4 in Livermore Falls. […]
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Safe Voices’ Walk to End Domestic Violence scheduled for June 3
LEWISTON — Safe Voices will hold its annual 5K Walk/Run to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, June 3. The organization will once again partner with Bates College to continue expanding the event and provide participants with an exciting course. The event’s goal is to spread awareness about domestic abuse and engage the community in supporting […]